It's Chirstmas!

Merry Christmas to all,
And to all a good knit.

(More pictures later after the festivities and visiting relatives.)

Project, Seuss And a Tribute

Christmas knitting deadlines are over. This is my last pair before Christmas. They go to my secret Santa at work. Colorful, yet kind of muted. They were fun to knit.

I'm proud of myself for matching up the stripes perfectly. Not always the case with self-striping yarn...

Here's one more picture from a few days ago of the snow. I thought that this little tree had kind of a Dr. Seuss quality..

Finally, I would like to pay tribute to my father-in-law, who passed away this week. Anyone who has lost someone around the holidays, knows that it is hard. He leaves behind a wife who thought the world of him, and was by his side until the end. He also leaves behind four sons, who have grown to be men of character. That is a testament to his parenting. He showed his family the world (literally) and taught them to keep their minds open and to always keep learning. He will be missed.

Z To A Mondays: C Is For...

Consumed

My life is consumed with Christmas preparations and family matters. Every year I say that I will slow down and remember the reason for the season. I will, but for now I am consumed. There have been a few speed bumps in the road of life lately, which have kept me from any down time. So for now, see you next week.

An Update

Things have not gotten better in this frozen wasteland we call Maryland. There is a husband shoveling snow in this picture..

The Christmas lights take on a whole new look.

Here's the picture that I posted earlier today..

And now..

This little plug-in tree is about 3 feet high. One more foot, and it'll be gone!

Looks Like a Good Knitting Day

The weathermen on the TV have changed their terms. No more are they making their predictions in inches. One to two feet was the last thing that I heard.

It is beautiful, I'll give it that. I am hoping that the restaurant up the street closes today. My son is supposed to work there tonight. Makes a Mom nervous...

To my friends and relatives near Lake Erie and in New York state: I know this is mere flurries to you, but to us "Merliners" it's pure chaos!!

Saving,Designing,Spending

Saving...

Instead of buying a new garland to go with these lights I found in the basement, I decided to get a little help from the trees in my yard. Saved myself a little money.

I hope that the needles don't begin to fall until after Christmas.

Designing..

We've "adopted" a needy family at work, and we've been buying lots of toys and clothes for the kids. I knit a checkerboard scarf from a pattern last week. Last night I whipped up this hat to match, knit from my head. Not a perfect design, but I can guarantee warmth! Apparently the little girl is wild about pink. Don't worry- I bought lots of toys, too!

Spending..

I got this new mug to add to the Santa collection. Paid about $2.50 for it. I thought that it had kind of a vintage cartoon look.

Z To A Mondays: D Is For...

Dog portraits.

I saw a friend this weekend, and she gave me two wonderful early Christmas gifts. She had a local artist paint portraits of the Knucklehead Sisters. He painted these from seeing pictures of my dogs. He paints on glass, and the effect is amazing. His website is HERE. And he does commission work.

Don't forget to check out Jens Blog where you'll find other Z to A players on the sidebar. And if you want to enter a great giveaway, visit Daisy's blog. Have a good Monday!